The Rise of Industry

Notes on President James Monroe

• Was Pres. Madison's secretary of State
• Democratic Republican (1817-1825)
• Led the country in the "Era of Good Feelings"
• Monroe pushed for a friendlier relationship with Great Britain (Less war ships on the Great Lakes, defined fishing rights as well as the northern boundary of the Louisiana Purchase with Great Britain 49th Parallel)
• The "Monroe Doctrine" December 2, 1823

Who was Henry Clay? Click below to find out

Henry Clay Monument in Pottsville, Pa.







Photo taken recently by Mr. Johnson



Enemies and Presidents

See pictures and read a detailed explanation about the growth of rail travel in America here

Eli Whitney

Learn about the origins of Mr. Johnson's favorite invention of the Industrial Era here

More about the daguerreotype here

A daguerreotype of the White House by famous 19th century photographer John Plumbe.







Graphic Organizer- Rise of Industry

The Nullification Crisis of 1832

Transcendentalism and other religious movements during the industrial revolution!

American Expansion: Texas, etc.

Liscense plates